November is Financial Literacy Month and the Literacy Society wants to help you navigate the financial uncertainty brought on by COVID-19. The North Okanagan society is starting with a small-group roundtable discussion on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m., to learn what the biggest concerns are.
鈥淲e recognize that current times are creating extra anxiety鈥�, executive director Wendy Aasen said. 鈥淪o we want to help people circle back to the basics and gain a greater level of confidence and control over their financial wellness.鈥�
A series of workshops are planned and will be facilitated by Lindsay Bayford, a program coordinator with the society, who will be accompanied by various experts in the field. Budgeting, managing credit and debt, and planning for the future, are some of the topics covered.
鈥淭he roundtable will help us know where to focus our support, 鈥� Bayford said. 鈥淓ven though it is sometimes a difficult conversation to have, your input is important.鈥�
Pre-registration is required as space is limited. All COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Email programs@literacysociety.ca to register for the Nov. 22 roundtable. More information about future workshops can be found at and watch the Morning Star鈥檚 Community Calendar. The workshops are supported by the Government of Canada through the Emergency Community Support Fund and Community Foundations Canada.
READ MORE:
jennifer@vernonmorningstar.com
Like us on and follow us on .
